Remo Stars made it three away wins to maintain top spot on the league standings after getting a rare win away from home and fellow title race opponent, Rivers United's loss on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Sky Blue Stars came from behind to edge Akwa United 1-2 at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium, maintaining top spot with 5 points lead.
Uche Sabastine scored on his debut to put the Promise Keepers in front after 6 minutes of play.
However, the visitors were back in the game in the 74th minute after Samuel Anakwe with a brilliant individual effort leveled the score before Adedayo Olamilekan scored the winner 11 minutes later.
At the Dan Ayam Stadium, Heartland FC of Owerri piped Lobi Stars 1-0 courtesy of a John Bassey 57th-minute goal.
Emmanuel Ihezuo scored late to give Plateau United the win after Ndifreke Effiong's 87th-minute goal for Rivers United cancelled Olawale Doyeni's 21st opener at the New Jos Stadium, Zaria Road.
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